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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,493.91, 4,821.62 and 1,900.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,493.91, 4,821.62 and 1,900.58 is: 2,622.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,493.91 : 4,821.62 = 1,900.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,493.91/4,821.62 = 1,900.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,493.91x = 4,821.62 × 1,900.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,493.91x = 9,163,840.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,163,840.93/3,493.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.81

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